Natshinnaung
| Natshinnaung နတ်သျှင်နောင် | |
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| Statue of Natshinnaung and Yaza Datu Kalaya in Taungoo
Statue of Natshinnaung and Yaza Datu Kalaya in Taungoo
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| King of Toungoo | |
| Reign | 11 August [O.S. 1 August] 1609 – 4 September [O.S. 23 August] 1610 |
| Coronation | 21 August [O.S. 11 August] 1609 6th waning of Wagaung 971 ME[1] |
| Predecessor | Minye Thihathu II |
| Successor | (Abolished) |
| Born | c. January 1579[2] Toungoo (Taungoo) |
| Died | 9 April [O.S. 30 March] 1613 (aged 34) Tuesday, 6th waning of Late Tagu 974 ME[3] Syriam (Thanlyin) |
| Consort | Yaza Datu Kalaya 5 concubines |
| Issue | 9 children[4] |
| Names Thiha Thura | |
| House | Toungoo |
| Father | Minye Thihathu II |
| Mother | Min Khin Saw |
Natshinnaung (Burmese: နတ်သျှင်နောင်, [naʔ ʃɪ̀ɰ̃ nàʊɰ̃]; 1579–1613) was a Toungoo prince and poet known for leading a rebellion in Thanlyin (Syriam) alongside the Portuguese mercenary Filipe de Brito.
Biography
A grandson of King Bayinnaung and the eldest son of Minye Thihathu, Viceroy of Toungoo, Natshinnaung participated in King Nanda Bayin's campaigns to reconquer Siam in the early 1590s, and took part in the sacking of Nanda's capital Pegu in 1599.[5] On 21 March [O.S. 11 March] 1603,[6] he married his lifelong love, Princess Yaza Datu Kalaya, for whom his famous poems were written. The marriage was cut short, however, as the princess died only seven months later.
When Natshinnaung succeeded his father on 11 August 1609,[7] much of the country had been reunited under the leadership of his cousin Anaukpetlun, who attacked Toungoo in 1610.[8] Although Natshinnaung was made viceroy of Toungoo as the city surrendered on 4 September that same year (2nd waning of Tawthalin 972 ME), he was deeply dissatisfied with his reduced status and allied with Filipe de Brito to commence a counter-offensive that ultimately failed. Both were executed upon the fall of Thanlyin, de Brito's domain, to Anaukpetlun's forces.[5]
Family
Natshinnaung had six sons and three daughters from five concubines, but no children came from his marriage with Yaza Datu Kalaya.
| Name | Mother | Brief |
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| 1. Minye Thing Thein | Min Nara Sit daughter of Minye Narathu | Son married to his half-sister Khin Nè Gyi |
| 2. Khin Nè Gyi | Khin Lat daughter of a younger sister of Ne Myo Kyawhtin's wife | Daughter married to her half-brother Minye Thing Thein |
| 3. Minye Nara | Khin Lat daughter of a younger sister of Ne Myo Kyawhtin's wife | Son |
| 4. Minye Thiha | Khin Lat daughter of a younger sister of Ne Myo Kyawhtin's wife | Son |
| 5. Khin Myat Theik | Khin Mya Nè daughter of Theik Taw Shi | Daughter married to Mintha Thing Thikyawsan Gov.of Myinsaing son of Nanda Bayin |
| 6. Ne Myo Khaing | Khin Mya Nè daughter of Theik Taw Shi | Daughter |
| 7. Minye Hpone Khaing | Khin Mya Nè daughter of Theik Taw Shi | Son |
| 8. Mintha Phyu | Khin Myo Taw | Son |
| 9. Minye Kyawswa | Wezayantha | Son |
Poet
Natshinnaung is considered by many to be the greatest yadu (Burmese: ရတု) (a classical genre of poetry) poet in Burmese history. Many of his works are dedicated to Princess Yaza Datu Kalyani. The themes of his poetry were often love, nature, and war. Natshinnaung employed the use of vocabulary and rhymes in his works. In addition, he was a warrior, who advanced many military strategies and tactics of Burma. Some of his yadu poems describe the infantry and the elephant troops. It has been claimed that Natshinnaung sent his poems to Yaza Datu Kalyani using a parrot.
Later in life, Natshinnaung focused on obtaining power for his kingdom. His poems on war are said to have been based on his experiences as a young prince.
Ancestry
- Ancestry of Natshinnaung
- 8. Mingyi Swe
- 4. Minkhaung II of Toungoo
- 9. sister of Shin Myo Myat
- 2. Minye Thihathu II of Toungoo
- 10. Bayin Htwe
- 5. Laygyun Mibaya
- 11. Chit Mi of Prome
- 1. Natshinnaung
- 12. Mingyi Swe
- 6. Bayinnaung
- 13. Shin Myo Myat
- 3. Min Khin Saw
- 14. Narapati II of Ava
- 7. Sanda Dewi
- 15. Dhamma Dewi of Pakhan
References
- Back to citation Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 114
- Back to citation He was born some time between December 1578 and February 1579. (Sein Lwin Lay 2006: 337): He was still 13 when the Burmese army marched off to Siam. Per (Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 93), the army began the invasion on 5 December 1592 (2nd waxing of Natdaw 954). The army retreated after 8 February 1593 when Mingyi Swa was slain in single combat. Per (Htin Aung 1967: 137), he was 14 (in his 15th year) on the return trip. It means he had turned 14 during the invasion.
- Back to citation (Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 169) says he was executed by impalement on Saturday, 3rd waning of Tagu 975 ME (6 April 1613). He died three days later per (Sein Lwin Lay 2006: 323).
- Back to citation Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 170
- Back to citation occurrence 5.0 Back to citation occurrence 5.1 Htin Aung 1967: 137–140
- Back to citation (Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 110): Friday, 10th waxing of Late Tagu 964 ME = 21 March 1603 NS
- Back to citation Chronicles (Maha Yazawin Vol. 3 2006: 108) and (Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 114) say that Minye Thihathu died on Tuesday, 15th waxing of Wagaung 971 ME, which translates to Saturday, 15 August 1609. But 15th waxing is a typographical error. First, it is uncommon to state "15th waxing" instead of "full moon". Secondly, the chronicles say that Natshinnaung's coronation ceremony was held on Friday, 6th waning of Wagaung 971 ME, which translates to Friday, 21 August 1609. It means the last possible Tuesday in the waxing part of the month the king could have died on was 11th waxing, which was Tuesday, 11 August 1609 NS. The Burmese numerals 1 (၁) and 5 (၅) are similar when written in longhand.
- Back to citation Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 159
Bibliography
- Htin Aung, Maung (1967). A History of Burma. New York and London: Cambridge University Press.
- Myint-U, Thant (2006). The River of Lost Footsteps—Histories of Burma. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. ISBN 978-0-374-16342-6.
- Royal Historical Commission of Burma (1829–1832). Hmannan Yazawin (in Burmese). Vol. 1–3 (2003 ed.). Yangon: Ministry of Information, Myanmar.
- Sein Lwin Lay, Kahtika U (2006). Mintaya Shwe Hti and Bayinnaung: Ketumadi Taungoo Yazawin (in Burmese) (2nd printing ed.). Yangon: Yan Aung Sarpay.